Learning without limits / Susan Hart ... [et al.].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Hart, Susan, 1947-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Teaching--Great Britain--Case studies.

Teaching.

Mixed ability grouping in education--Great Britain--Case studies.

Mixed ability grouping in education.

Classroom management--Great Britain--Case studies.

Classroom management.

Learning ability.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (293 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Maidenhead, Berkshire, England : Open University Press, 2004.

Summary:

This book explores ways of teaching that are free from determinist beliefs about ability. In a detailed critique of the practices of ability labelling and ability-focussed teaching, Learning without Limits examines the damage these practices can do to young people, teachers and the curriculum. Drawing on a research project at the University of Cambridge, the book features nine vivid case studies (from Year 1 to Year 11) that describe how teachers have developed alternative practices despite cons

Contents:

Cover; Half Title; Title; Copyright; Contents; Foreword; Acknowledgements; Part 1; Chapter 1; Chapter 2; Chapter 3; Part 2; Chapter 4; Chapter 5; Chapter 6; Chapter 7; Chapter 8; Chapter 9; Chapter 10; Chapter 11; Chapter 12; Part 3; Chapter 13; Chapter 14; Chapter 15; Chapter 16; Chapter 17; Bibliography; Index

Notes:

Formerly CIP.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-280-95398-5

9786610953981

0-335-22571-3

OCLC:

244004520